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Severe Floods Ravage Assam as Heavy Rains Trigger Widespread Damage
✍️ Unisba Media
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 06:04 AM
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Heavy monsoon rains have caused extensive flooding across Assam, leaving villages submerged and prompting emergency response.
Heavy rainstorms swept across Assam on Tuesday, causing rivers to overflow and inundating large swathes of the state. Low‑lying districts reported water levels rising rapidly, submerging homes, roads and agricultural fields. The sudden surge has left thousands of residents stranded and forced many families to evacuate to temporary shelters.
Local authorities have activated disaster response teams and are coordinating rescue operations with the National Disaster Response Force. Relief camps have been set up in affected towns, providing food, clean water and medical aid to displaced people.
State officials warned that the situation could worsen as more rain is expected in the coming days, urging residents to stay alert and follow safety instructions. Efforts are underway to restore connectivity and assess damage to critical infrastructure.
The Assam government has appealed for additional resources from the central government to bolster relief measures and expedite rehabilitation once the waters recede.
Local authorities have activated disaster response teams and are coordinating rescue operations with the National Disaster Response Force. Relief camps have been set up in affected towns, providing food, clean water and medical aid to displaced people.
State officials warned that the situation could worsen as more rain is expected in the coming days, urging residents to stay alert and follow safety instructions. Efforts are underway to restore connectivity and assess damage to critical infrastructure.
The Assam government has appealed for additional resources from the central government to bolster relief measures and expedite rehabilitation once the waters recede.